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Temporary Research Assistant III - KSCIRC

University of Louisville·Aurora, Colorado

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 15 hours ago
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About the role

The role involves conducting live imaging studies of the spinal cord using in vivo and ex vivo mouse models. Responsibilities include quantitative analysis, tissue sectioning, and processing histological data sets using Image J software.

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Location:

  • Health
  • Sciences
  • Center
  • Time
  • Type:
  • Full time
  • Worker
  • Type:
  • Temporary (Fixed
  • Term)
  • Job
  • Req ID:
  • R108982
  • Minimum
  • Requirements: Four (4) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Position
  • Description: The Temporary Research Assistant III in the Kentucky Spinal Cord Injury Research Center will support a research laboratory investigating physiological changes after spinal cord injury (SCI) in transgenic mouse animal models. The individual that fills this position will be responsible for conducting live imaging studies of the spinal cord using in vivo and ex vivo SCI models. The individual will also be responsible for quantitative analyses, dissection and cryostat sectioning of spinal cord tissue, processing of histological, and imaging data sets requiring use of Image analyses software (Image J), animal handling care and procedures, and other related duties as assigned. This is a part-time, temporary position. Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion. Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions. Assistance and Accommodations Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292. If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.

Requirements

Candidates must have four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficiency in animal care, handling, and specific imaging software is required.

  • Quantitative Analysis
  • Animal Handling
  • Dissection
  • In Vivo Models
  • Live Imaging
  • Cryostat Sectioning
  • Image J
  • Histological Processing
  • Ex Vivo Models

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Aurora, Colorado
Posted
Jul 28, 2026
Closes
Aug 4, 2026
Application
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University of Louisville

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IndustryEducation Management
TypeEducational
Size51-200 employees
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